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Keeneland Select

Gulfstream Park Hotlist - March 2

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

Hot List Key:

A : A preferred horse to watch                   B: Secondary horse to watch
*C: Went down 2 or more betting notches in the final 3 minutes and finished 1st through 3rd
*D: Went down 2 or more betting notches and finished 4th or worse
* - 4 or more betting notches if 11-1 or more.

7th race – (6) Dynadrive comes off a mile-and-a-half win and should be well-suited by the conditions here. (1) Main Event has lots of speed and could be tough to catch from the rail. (4) Starting Over should pose a late threat. (9) Six Minus might appreciate the distance. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-4-6-9.

9th race – (2) Leslie’s Rose seeks a third-straight win and has been well-prepped for her stakes debut. (3) Just FYI is the 2-year-old champion and will be tough to beat if ready for her best try. (8) Into Champagne could work out a good, stalking trip  here. (4) Fiona’s Magic will be part of the early pace and could be a factor throughout. Betting strategy: 2 to win, place. Exacta box: 2-3-4-8. Doubles: 2-3-4-8 with 5-7-9-12.

10th race – (10) R Calli Kim was a game second last time and should make amends here. (7) Cairo Consort gets Irad and may wake up. (5) Sister Lou Ann should get a nice trip here. (9) Angel Nadeshiko ships in from California and merits attention. Betting strategy: 10 to win, place. Exacta box: 5-7-9-12.

12th race – (3) Emmanuel has been working sharply for his comeback race and deserves top billing. (6) Atone seems to be rounding back into top form. (2) Smokin’ T looks like a main contender. (4) Turf King fits nicely in this field. Betting strategy: 3 to win, place.  Exacta box: 2-3-4-6. Doubles: 2-3-4-6 with 1-3-5-6.

13th race – (6) Chili Flag turned in a good effort in the Pegasus and will be tough to beat here. (3) Be My Sunshine was second at Tampa and should be right there at the finish. (5) Walkathon could be tough to reel in. (1) Miss Carol Ann can bounce back in this field. Betting strategy: 6 to win, place. Exacta box: 1-3-5-6.